Honorees to Be Recognized at the 2025 Asset & Wealth Management Summit in Boston.
Boston, MA — October 16, 2025 — Nicsa, a leading non-profit association supporting the asset and wealth management industry, is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Chairman’s Challenge, a new recognition program celebrating exceptional committee-driven initiatives and the outstanding content created by Nicsa volunteers.
The Chairman’s Challenge honors work that demonstrates innovation, relevance, and impact within the global asset and wealth management community. The selected committees will be recognized on the main stage during the Nicsa Asset & Wealth Management Summit, taking place November 11–12, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.
“Nicsa’s committees are the driving force behind our goal of advancing education, best practices, and thought leadership across the industry,” said Clint Harris, Chairman of the Nicsa Board of Directors. “The Chairman’s Challenge recognizes the creativity, collaboration, and expertise of our volunteers who continue to create meaningful, actionable content that benefits the entire industry.”
2025 Chairman’s Challenge Honorees
Nicsa Committees
Data Analytics Committee
Analytics Onboarding: A Best Practices Guide
A comprehensive guide helping investment management firms design and scale analytics programs. The publication provides a roadmap for defining objectives, building governance, and fostering data-driven cultures to deliver measurable ROI and competitive advantage.
Fund & Investor Services Committee
Executive Report: The Way We Work
A research-driven report exploring workplace structures across the asset and wealth management industry. The findings offer insights into evolving workforce models and best practices for hybrid environments.
NextGen Committee
Ask Me Anything Series
An open dialogue series between emerging professionals and senior industry leaders through informal, interactive discussions.
Nicsa Gives Back Initiatives
Philanthropic efforts at Nicsa events, partnering with organizations such as St. Francis House, Good360, and the Ali Forney Center.
Mentorship Program
Launching January 2026, this program connects early-career professionals with senior mentors to support professional growth and career development.
Product & Distribution Committee
ETF Share Class Toolkit
An essential industry resource outlining operational, regulatory, and compliance considerations for firms evaluating ETF share class structures.
Diversity Project North America (DPNA) Committees
Metrics & Insights Committee
ERG Guidance Whitepaper, Webinar & Culture Enhancement Toolkit
A suite of tools to help member firms foster inclusive cultures and improve employee engagement. The whitepaper and accompanying webinar explored how Employee Resource Groups drive inclusion, while the Toolkit provided actionable frameworks to embed belonging across six pillars of organizational culture.
Next Practices Committee
Webinar: The Virtues of Corporate Culture
A fireside conversation featuring thought leaders both inside and outside of the asset and wealth management industry. The discussion explored various perspectives of the definition, preservation, and impact of corporate culture.
Perception Study Committee
2025 DPNA Perception Survey and Study (to be released 4Q25)
A biennial assessment and exploration of industry sentiment around barriers to inclusion and advancement across the asset and wealth management sector.
“The Chairman’s Challenge reflects the best of what Nicsa stands for—collaboration, leadership, and innovation,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa. “Each of these committees has demonstrated a powerful commitment to advancing the industry we all serve.”
The Chairman’s Challenge will be an annual recognition, highlighting the depth of talent, thought leadership, and volunteer engagement that power Nicsa’s mission.
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices.
For more information on the Chairman’s Challenge and this year’s awardees, visit www.nicsa.org/chairmans-challenge.
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